Howdy, Sarah! Like the string?

November 2, 2008|Norm Grudman, Delray Beach

Sarah Palin has been a breath of fresh air during this campaign. Unlike her competitor, Joe Biden, we know exactly what will come out of her mouth. Joe is a wild man who likes to talk as much as breathe. If there is an audience, he will speak. The relevance and importance are secondary to the fact that being on stage is his greatest joy.

Sarah, on the other hand, is more like Howdy Doody. She seems animated enough. Her wardrobe, like Howdy, stands out just like a Brinks truck with $150,000 strapped to its hood would stick out and will always be remembered. Her voice is steady and almost seems real until you realize that those white strings dangling above make everything work.

Howdy Doody, just like Sarah, can raise her arms, look right at you and speak when the puppeteer deems it necessary. I don't think Joe would do well with a puppeteer. He seems to have a mind of his own. Sarah, on the other hand, seems perfectly comfortable saying the words put in her mouth. John McCain did us all a big favor this election season. He showed us his meaning of "Country First" with her selection. He also showed us that there probably should be an age limit on running for the presidency.